Paua Shell Bangle Duo

Duo of paua shell and stainless steel bangles, one 5mm wide and one 3mm. Perfect for harmonising with other pieces in the paua shell and abalone range. Available in small (65mm diameter), medium (67mm diameter) and large (70mm diameter). Select size below.

This incredibly beautiful shell comes from the coastal waters of New Zealand and surprisingly belongs to a sea snail. In its watery home the snail wouldn’t even rate a second glance but when its protective lime outer layer is removed an amazing array of blue, green and purple shimmering shades are revealed. The Maoris have always treasured the Paua, a member of the Abalone family, not only for its fantastic shell that it used as inlay in carvings but also for its tasty meat. Because of this fishing is now strictly controlled and although shells may be picked from the beach, divers can only use snorkels and even then there is a limit to the amount that can be taken to prevent over fishing.

Gift boxed in our luxury matt black boxes with exclusive earthspirit logo - perfect for giving or for keeping.